HR Manager

Organisation: RunThrough Events
Salary: £30k – £35k per year (depending on experience) + Bonus scheme
Location: Hersham, Surrey (KT12 3PW)
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 31 July 2025
Job Description: Location: Hersham, Surrey (KT12 3PW)
Start date: ASAP
Type of work: Events/Office-based/Remote working

About RunThrough
RunThrough is the UK's largest and Europe’s fastest growing running events company, dedicated to delivering exceptional running experiences and fostering a vibrant community of runners. We are in an extremely exciting period of growth, with over 300 events planned and 400,000 entrants expected in 2025. As we expand our reach and continue to build our team, we are looking for a HR Manager to continue to grow the business and ensure it’s a great place to work for our employees!

The Role
We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on HR Manager who shares our passion for physical activity and community impact. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to lead strategic HR initiatives that empower people, enhance culture, and support our continued growth. You will have the opportunity to shape our HR function, drive impactful projects, and help build a team that loves what they do.

Key Responsibilities
💼 Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and implement HR strategies that align with RunThrough’s values and long-term business goals.
- Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, organisational structure, and talent development.

🏃‍♀️ People Development & Culture
- Cultivate a high-performance culture that promotes collaboration, well-being, and professional growth.
- Work closely with our Culture team and champion employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, inclusive working environment.

📈 Recruitment & Onboarding
- Oversee early-stage recruitment processes across all departments of the business.
- Manage onboarding processes to ensure new team members feel welcomed, informed, and aligned with our mission from day one.

📝 HR Operations & Compliance
- Maintain up-to-date HR policies, systems (Workable), and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law including employee records management.
- Handle employee relations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution with empathy and professionalism.
- Payroll management including payroll summaries, processing, and working with our payroll provider on all HMRC updates and government-related information.

💡 Project Leadership
- Take ownership of cross-functional HR-led initiatives that support business transformation, staff development, and future-proofing the organisation.
- Proactively identify ways to enhance operational efficiency, staff satisfaction, and performance outcomes.
- Creating and conducting Human Resource-specific training sessions in partnership with other departments.

What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years’ experience in HR, ideally within a fast-growing SME or dynamic environment.
- CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent experience in a generalist HR management role.
- Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results.
- A genuine enthusiasm for sport, fitness, and community-driven work.
- Experience using modern HR platforms (Workable) and systems; data-led decision-making is a plus.
- Adaptable, energetic, and confident in leading both HR operations and company-wide initiatives.
- Someone who can work with all levels of employees.

Why Join RunThrough
- Be part of a purpose-led, rapidly growing company at the heart of the UK running scene.
- Enjoy a flexible work environment (hybrid working), travel to exciting event locations, and perks like free race entries (+ discounts for your friends and family) and wellness benefits.
- Additional benefits such as: Enhanced Parental Leave, free personalised running coaching, free RunThrough Kit and exclusive Partner discount codes, regular team socials and bi-annual away days!
How to apply: Send your CV and a short note about why you’re the right fit to careers@runthrough.co.uk. RunThrough is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.